Taking place on Saturday, 1st November in Manchester (and online), the ACAT Annual Conference is a one-day event focused on church finance, governance, and giving.
Keynote speaker: Bishop Mark (Bishop of Middleton)
Topics include: Gift Aid, SORP updates, CIOs, tax issues, and more
Tickets: £20 (includes lunch & materials)
Book: https://www.acat.uk.com/product/acat-conference-2025/
About ACAT
The Association of Church Accountants and Treasurers (ACAT) is here to support you in your role of managing church finances. ACAT offers practical help and guidance to treasurers and trustees across all denominations on a range of topics including bookkeeping, fundraising, legal responsibilities, health and safety and more. Members get access to the Treasurer’s Handbook, regular newsletters and an advice line offering tailored guidance. https://www.acat.uk.com/
ACAT also offers online and in-person training courses, as well as an annual conference featuring expert speakers. These are open to both members and non-members, with separate booking fees and are a great way to learn and network. https://www.acat.uk.com/training-events/
Many dioceses have a block membership with ACAT, which means individual churches within those dioceses can join for free. Check if your diocese is a member here. https://www.acat.uk.com/block-memberships/